Retail Salespersons (41-2031) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		44,710
Mean wage		$16.32
Entry wage		$11.50
10th percentile wage		$11.01
50th percentile wage		$12.97
90th percentile wage		$25.13

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	41,890	93.7%
Education and Health Services	840	1.9%
Leisure and Hospitality	620	1.4%
Manufacturing	510	1.1%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Other Services	50	$14.24
Public Administration	40	$14.07
Professional and Business Services	410	$13.15
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	41,890	$13.01

Retail Salespersons (41-2031)

Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment. Exclude "Cashiers" (41-2011).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$12.97		$15.43		-$2.46
2018	$12.83	+1.1%	$15.27	+1.1%	-$2.43
2017	$12.29	+4.4%	$14.62	+4.4%	-$2.33
2016	$11.93	+3.0%	$14.19	+3.0%	-$2.26
2015	$11.78	+1.2%	$14.01	+1.2%	-$2.23
2014	$11.65	+1.1%	$13.86	+1.1%	-$2.21
2013	$11.32	+2.9%	$13.47	+2.9%	-$2.14
2012	$11.05	+2.5%	$13.14	+2.5%	-$2.09
2011	$10.82	+2.1%	$12.88	+2.1%	-$2.05
2010	$10.61	+2.0%	$12.62	+2.0%	-$2.01
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$12.97		$23.07		-$10.10
2018	$12.83	+1.1%	$22.87	+.9%	-$10.03
2017	$12.29	+4.4%	$22.17	+3.1%	-$9.88
2016	$11.93	+3.0%	$21.58	+2.8%	-$9.65
2015	$11.78	+1.2%	$21.08	+2.3%	-$9.30
2014	$11.65	+1.1%	$20.64	+2.1%	-$8.98
2013	$11.32	+2.9%	$20.20	+2.2%	-$8.88
2012	$11.05	+2.5%	$19.79	+2.1%	-$8.74
2011	$10.82	+2.1%	$19.45	+1.7%	-$8.63
2010	$10.61	+2.0%	$19.15	+1.6%	-$8.54

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2019

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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